Environment and Social Psychology

The influence of altruistic behavior of Chinese college students on class cohesion

Yinghao Shen

1 Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand 2 Faculty of Education, Guangdong University Of Petrochemical Technology,Maoming,510520,China

Man Jiang

Chinese International College, Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i7.3911

Keywords: College students’ altruistic behavior; class cohesion; personal growth initiative

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Abstract

Low class cohesion is not conducive to developing a positive academic atmosphere and positive spirit in the class and on the campus. Therefore, class cohesion is of high importance for college students’ growth. In recent years, class cohesion has gradually declined, and factors contributing to interpersonal disharmony among students have increased, posing a threat to their physical and mental health. Grounded in organizational identification theory, the study conducted a questionnaire survey and invited 651 college students from universities in Guangdong as participants. The results indicate that college students’ altruistic behavior produces a significant positive impact on personal growth initiative and class cohesion; personal growth initiative significantly positively affects class cohesion; and personal growth initiative partially mediates the relationship between college students’ altruistic behavior and class cohesion. This study verifies the role of altruistic behavior and personal growth initiative on college students’ class cohesion, providing a theoretical basis for universities to enrich management models and maintain faculty stability.

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